Yes, Colin is sorely missed. I'm sorry I couldn't attend the memorial for him at the end of August - an uncle's funeral in Saskatchewan was the same day. Colin was always good company, whether while climbing, in camp, or Access Society stuff.

Fabulous shots. Love the one of the stump from ago. When I was a kid they were everywhere. Now the second growth is becoming mature and those old stumps are rotting to oblivion. I imagine an entire generation is being raised on the south coast here who have no idea what the little notches for the springboards are.......

To anyone who's interested... this years Adopt a Crag / "Jamboree" went well!

25+ in attendance, mostly local crew, good spirit, and tons of sharing!!

Thanks to CASBC for their help , and shwag. Very much appreciated!

And to Christie Dionne for... everything!

Many good projects were completed, really enhancing the "climber comfort" to the area. Come check it out!!

The camp itself now has an "official" designation w/ the Province.

There was a group "dedication" of the name of the camp. Emotional, yet, solid, and with great spirit.

Good weather... local beer... good , good climbing..., whippers, salmon, Love,herbs, tears, and "shinnanigans" indeed!

Anyway, just thought I'd "report".

Here's some pics:

Cheers!

A. Durie

"Craggin"

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P.R. Crew with P.R. Brew!!

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Local Crew

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Crew too!

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Tools

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Ladder Proj.

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Yup!

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Campsite Proj.

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mmmmhm...

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Christie... gearin' up!!

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An Owl arrived in the camp late later Sun. eve... A few uf us were lingering, cleaning up, packin, and this Owl is hollerin' away... for ... awhile! After half an hour, this Owl gets closer to camp up a tree, we go stand @ the base, and he's lookin' right at us, gesturing, and hootin' away.
Never seen an owl do this! Goes on for an hour. Then we GOT IT.

Anders,
Colin, and Marc Albert climbed Mt. Denman a few yrs. ago.
They paddled 30+km. from Lund to Forbes Bay, and camped @ beach there.
I believe asking permission of Klahoose First Ntn. to camp there is a good idea.
They summited via SE Ridge, the route sounded good, w/ some exposed easy 5'th rock terrain to summit. 2 days , beach to beach.
I believe some route finding up the valley bush was the crux.
Anyway, I could put you, or anyone in touch w/ Marc for more info.
cheers.
A.